AL HR48

Commends Joe H. Ritch of Huntsville, Alabama on his appointment to the Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors, making him only the second Alabamian to achieve this honor.

Recognizes Ritch's service as an attorney at Sirote Permutt PC since 1982 and his leadership as chairman of the Tennessee Valley BRAC Committee, which successfully marketed Huntsville and North Alabama for military command relocations under the 2005 and 1995 Base Realignment and Closure Commission moves.

Acknowledges Ritch's service to the Tennessee Valley Growth Coordination Group, University of Alabama Board of Trustees, Appleton Learning, Axiometrics, and the Von Braun Center for Innovative Science.

Details Ritch's educational credentials including a Bachelor of Science degree from University of Alabama in Huntsville, a law degree from Samford University, and a postgraduate law degree in taxation from New York University.

Offers a certificate of commendation from the Alabama House of Representatives expressing congratulations and best wishes for his continued success.